Question

"Astanga Marga" belongs to this religion

• A. Hindu
• B. Jain
• C. Buddhist
• D. Ajivika

Hint:

- Buddhism: The "Astanga Marga" or Noble Eightfold Path is the fourth of the Four Noble Truths, outlining the path to liberation from suffering. - It comprises: Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration. - Jainism: Follows the Triratna (Three Jewels) and emphasises strict non-violence. - Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (Hinduism): Describes an eight-limbed path (Ashtanga Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi), which is different from the Buddhist Eightfold Path.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand "Astanga Marga".
"Astanga Marga" (Sanskrit: अष्टाङ्गमार्ग, Aṣṭāṅgamārga) translates to the "Eightfold Path.
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Step 2: Identify the religion associated with the Eightfold Path.
The Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings of Buddhism.
It was described by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (dukkha) and the achievement of self-awakening (Nirvana).
The eight elements of the path are often grouped into three main sections: Wisdom (Prajñā), Ethical Conduct (Śīla), and Mental Discipline (Samādhi).
The eight factors are: 1.
Right Understanding/View (Sammā diṭṭhi) 2.
Right Thought/Intention (Sammā saṅkappa) 3.
Right Speech (Sammā vācā) 4.
Right Action (Sammā kammanta) 5.
Right Livelihood (Sammā ājīva) 6.
Right Effort (Sammā vāyāma) 7.
Right Mindfulness (Sammā sati) 8.
Right Concentration (Sammā samādhi)
Step 3: Evaluate other options.
- (1) Hindu: Hinduism has diverse paths to spiritual realization (e.
g.
, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga which includes Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali, but Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga is different from Buddha's Eightfold Path).
- (2) Jain: Jainism emphasizes the Three Jewels (Triratna): Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct (which includes principles like Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha).
- (4) Ajivika: An ancient Indian śramaṇa school of thought known for its doctrine of Niyati (fate or destiny), which is distinct from the Buddhist path.

Step 4: Confirm the religion.
The "Astanga Marga" or Eightfold Path is a core teaching of Buddhism.
This matches option (3).